Easier times for cheats?
The quality reform may have given some unintended results.
This autumn, there have been more complaints about students
cheating at exams than there were from 1995 to 2002 altogether.
This autumn, there have been six cases concerning students
at UiB, compared to a total of only five during the years
1996 to 2002. All the cases in question this time concern
take-home exams. Legal practitioner Per Gunnar Hillesøy thinks
it might be easier to cheat due to the quality reform. The
university has considered different measures to combat the
cheats. One of the measures used by other institutions is
software capable of detecting similarities in different documents,
as it is common practice for students to copy work.
Students’ housing full of fungus
- There is a lot of hazardous fungus in houses in Bergen,
says Finn Langvad, microbiologist at the University of Bergen
(UiB).
– Mould fungus can be a serious threat to people’s health,
Langvad warns. He is frequently approached by students who
are concerned about their indoor climate. According to Langvad
it isn’t unusual to see fungus growing on walls. Still, the
worst growths are to be found inside walls, where it’s hard
to spot.
– Frequent colds and colds that won’t go away are sure telltales
that something might be wrong in your house. Allergies, headaches
tiredness and poor concentration may result from fungus, Langvad
says. He recommends that those who discover fungus should
have it dealt with professionally. The tricks used by landlords
to conceal mould fungus can be to cover it up with paint or
boards. Many tenants are afraid to complain in a tense market.
Harmless demo at harmless concert
While about 50 people were shouting outside Hulen, Douglas
Pierce and Death in June were able to hold their concert last
Thursday. Amanda Dübech was one of the protesters.
– I am here to discuss with people and encourage those who
are headed for the concert to reconsider. Hulen had hired
extra watchmen and alerted the police about possible disturbances.
Watchman Lasse Marqard says there were no problems that night
and that the demonstrators behaved in a civilized manner.
ALEXANDER KEMP
12.11.03
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